2009 November archive at Phoodie.info: The New Food And Drink Blog For Philadelphia

Archive for November, 2009

Tonight: Beer and Sandwiches

Aired November 3rd, 2009 on Events.0 Comments

· Meme’s first Homebrew Event went over so well this summer, they decided to hold another for Fall. “Best In Show” is the only title to be won at this event, which presents 10 Philly beer-making hobbyists concoctions to be tasted and judged by a panel of you and three experts. Attendance is $25 which gets [...]

Q&A/Dept. Of Wild Nepotism: Anders Larson, Official Philebrity/Phoodie Barkeep

Aired November 3rd, 2009 on Bars, Props Is Due and Q&A.0 Comments

One of several factors that makes our own Philebrity Salon such an enjoyable night is resident barkeep at 700 Club, Anders Larson. He’s the mastermind behind the bar, pouring specialty beverages he’s designed just for us (peep some of Larson’s wildly ambitious cocktail menus here). As Salon kicks off another season, we sat down with [...]

New And Improved: The Phoodie Events Calendar!

Aired November 2nd, 2009 on Events.0 Comments

After a summer spent in embarrassing disrepair, we are proud to report that the Phoodie.info Events Calendar has been updated and refreshed! Go look! Like the listings on our sister site, Philebrity.com, Phoodie’s new listings are Google Calendar-powered, all the better to share and add to your own personal calendars (check out Lifehacker’s advice for [...]

Bars with Fireplaces: A Sublime Combination

Aired November 2nd, 2009 on Bars and Seasonal.14 Comments

The weather for the next few nights is averaging in the upper 30s and lower 40s, and sunset tonight occurs at 4:57 PM. Seasonal Affective Disorder has already kicked into high gear, and is making everyone stiffen with dread. (Brad Lidge, you’re not helping, either.) For those of you who live in lofts, get ready [...]

Cosmi’s Deli: Best Sandwich In America, Or Just Best Sandwich You’ve Never Had?

Aired November 2nd, 2009 on Cheesesteak and competitions.6 Comments

Behold, Cosmi’s Deli, which has been open since 1932 on the corner of 8th and Dickinson streets in South Philly. And while many others — Primo’s, Pat’s, Geno’s, et al. — are frequently sited in these Best Sandwich Ever-type polls (and indeed, have walls lined with certificates proclaiming such distinctions), somehow it has come to [...]